Is it normal to still be a virgin at 30 under these circumstances?

I'm a 30 year old guy. I'm still a virgin and I haven't even ever kissed a girl (though I REALLY want to). There's a reason for this though. I've suffered a SEVERE stroke when I was 19, which has put me in a wheelchair. It´s MUCH harder to get a girl then. Before, I was simply too shy to approach a girl.

However, through EXTREMELY hard training, I can now walk again pretty OK! I've been through HELL and back. Can you imagine all the despair, the pain, the frustration? The first time after I took a stroll again after 11 (!) years of PURE misery, I FRANTICALLY cried like a baby for about an hour. I still do sometimes.

Anyway, I have NO experience with women WHATSOEVER (though I´m fairly attractive). I feel EXTREMELY ashamed and embarassed by it, and I sometimes really HATE myself, especially since all my buddies (who have always been healthy) all have girlfriends. I REALLY want a girlfriend too. I would LOVE to have one. I VERY, VERY often dream of having a girlfriend. It´s ALL I´ve ever wanted and I would treat her SO incredibly good. I would love her FOREVER.

Do you think I can still get a girlfriend and lose my virginity to her? I want my first time to be special. And am I normal, or a freak? Personally, I think I´m a freak. I feel I´m a loser, even though I got out of my chair.

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Comments ( 30 )
  • Marisol

    Well done to you.

    I think after all you went through there should be no issue in getting a girlfriend.

    Stop telling yourself all the negative things. I mean, look at where you are now.

    You are saying that after all the hard work you went through to get out of the wheel chair, that you cannot approach a girl.

    Snap out of it! It is that much easier now. Who cares if you get embarrassed? It happens. And trust me, she will not care if you get red in the face or confuse yourself whilst talking to her.

    The right girl will not judge you, and will let you approach her and take things further.

    Get out of the house, look around;if you happen see the one that you like, say hi, introduce yourself. If that does not work, find another one. There are so many girls out there.

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    • Awesome advice because of you now I have no need to comment. c:

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      • Marisol

        Thanks!

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        • Your welcome C:

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    • Great words! I really needed that, thanks Marisol!

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      • Marisol

        No problem :D

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  • theabider

    Can you walk normally now...or is it still quite noticeable from your demeanor? I am a girl, and just from your description, I find no reason why I would not date you. Don't be discouraged. If you are attractive, you will have all the ladies swooning in no time, regardless of your past.

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    • I can indeed walk pretty fine now. In essence, it isn't noticeable in any way (I don't have a limp for example), but I DO use a crutch and my rightarm also isn't 100% functional.

      Would you really potentially date someone like me? It would make me ECSTATIC if you say yes, but please be honest. However, also please take into account that I would TRULY worship you.

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      • theabider

        Based on what I have heard here, yes, there is nothing that would in itself scare me away. Obviously though, I would have to like your looks and personality first, but rest assured, you sound like a very nice guy! :)

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        • Wow! You've just made my day. Thanks very much!

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          • theabider

            So glad to hear that. Best wishes!

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            • :)

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  • KittyVixen

    Chicks Love stories like this, you know how much this story can get you laid?? (if you tell it right) ..Im a girl and I would so take your innocence lol. I just have a soft spot for the self-loathing.

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    • BLAh81

      You're hot!

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  • Morgihowler

    It is about how the person is on the inside. You seem like a really nice guy, so I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to get a girlfriend, apart from lack of confidence. Keep going and you will get a strong relationship. Good luck!

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  • lalaland1122

    of course you can!! maybe go out with a group of your friends and their girlfriends/gf friends and see if there are any you like? in a relaxed social setting like that is it easy to meet people. and dont put so much pressure on yourself or call yourself a loser, focus on building up your confidence and filling your life with interesting activities/people and the right girl will come along. if its meant to be it will happen :) you could also join a support group for those with similar conditions as you'll meet people who truly understand and maybe some girls! or try internet dating, its getting more popular and i know of quite a few young, attractive, well-adjusted people who met that way :)

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    • BLAh81

      Great advice!

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  • MrEthiopian

    Is there a place you can go that your with other people in your same situation (Special X-Games)? If not can you find or start a web-site that links other people in your same situation? The world is amazingly large and I imagine that there ate a lot of people in your same situation that want the same thing (to love)but your not going to find it sitting at home waiting for another to find you, I too am handicapped; thankfully not in a wheelchair yet, but you need to get out into the world and interact with others and you will find exactly what your looking for.

    BTW - we are all freaks regardless of what we think is normality.

    be strong be happy and she will find you!

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  • Someone_that_likes_cats

    I'm ALWAYS gonna be a virgin. Its normal =)

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  • Be confident and go for it - good luck!

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    • Thank you, I really appreciate that!

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  • Samson

    Dude when you go through rough hardships it should make you feel stronger so i don't understand why you can't be more positive.

    I have trouble with girls cause i am not intersing, but you have gone through some crazy shit tell someone about it i bet they will be interested and maybe will start to like you.

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  • lufa

    well hey if Stephen Hawking who's in a wheelchair and communicates with his eyes and tongue can get a wife, there's hope for all of us. :)

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  • RomeoDeMontague

    Why do people come to this site to complain about not losing it yet. Its not the end of the world just move on. Being gay is ok, and being a virgin is ok. Dont make a big deal over dumb crap. Its not high-school you have a right to be yourself now.

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  • I'mjustme73

    though I'm fairly attractive? I hate people that say things like that, stop being so god damn egotistical

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    • GnomeSane

      So should he say "I'm quite ugly" instead?

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      • I'mjustme73

        yes

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        • You don't even know me asshole (and I'd like to keep it that way too ;)

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    • GuessWho

      It's actually important that people do include this when posting something like this. He's not being egotistical, he's just letting us know that his looks are not the reason he's single.

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      • Exactly.

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